Question

You can buy 5 cans of green beans at the Costco for $2.40. You can buy 10 of the same cans of beans at Sam's Club for $4.10. Which place is the better buy?

Question 4 options:

A. Both stores are expensive, so shop somewhere else.


B. Costco


C. It is the same at both stores


D. Sam's Club

Answer 1

D. Sam's Club

Explanation:

Costco: $2.40 ÷ 5 cans = $0.48 per can

Sam's Club: $4.10 ÷ 10 cans = $0.41 per can

Therefore, Sam's Club has the better buy.